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Los Angeles–Dsenyo, an ethical fashion brand and fair trade accessories company, will launch a student-designed snare wire jewelry collection as part of its mission to end poaching in rural Zambia. Last fall, the brand sponsored its first “Design for Change: Help Make Poaching History” competition inviting students from across the …

Feeling foxy? How about pink foxy? Turn to Berglund, for a fair trade, handcrafted, sustainable, all-wool scarf that bears bright, almost glowing, foxes on it. It’s all part of a collection that founder Mia Berglund devised to help women in many poverty stricken countries. It was her work with Sophia …

Tie one on…and we don’t mean have another round cause Friday is just a day away. Rather, tie yourself up with these Ribbon Rings made from ribbons of matte brass that undulate around your fingers. They’re produced by Just Trade, a UK company that as its name implies is all …

Arlington, VA— American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced Thursday that Rick Helfenbein, president of TellaS Ltd, Luen Thai USA, has been named its new chairman. Helfenbein takes over from Philip Williamson, chairman/president/ ceo of Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co., as part of the Association’s annual officer rotation process. ‘Robust Trade Agenda’ …

If you haven’t stepped into the whole Fair Trade phenomenon, here’s your chance to tip toe into it comfortably. Chilote House Shoes are hand knitted in Patagonia from natural free range sheep’s wool by groups of women artisans. The soles of the house slippers are made from “up-cycled and repurposed” …

Scottsdale, Arizona–There is definitely a movement afoot among e-commerce sites to ethnically source merchandise from global sources, preserve local artisan craftsmanship, give back to communities via fair trade practices and help the earth with upcycled materials and sustainable practices. The drawback can sometimes be that such merchandise isn’t trend-right enough …

This time of the year, that glistening near your ear might be remnants of tinsel, or it might be a pair of sterling silver filigree teardrop earrings like these by Sandpiper Imports. Begun by friends Sara Davis and Erika Herrera whose travels lead them to Bali, Indonesia where they fell …

When you think about materials commonly used in wristwatches, you tend to think of stainless steel, plastics, silicone or rubber. But husband and team David Gandy and MarQuerite Hamden want you to think about natural materials, minimal waste and recycling in their watch collection, Ecowrist. They only use natural materials—primarily …

New York–Indego Africa has added another famous American brand to its growing list of collaborations. This month, Indego Africa, which produces fair trade product that benefits women artisans in Rwanda, collaborated with J. Crew on a line of twisted wrap bracelets that J. Crew is selling online and in stores. …

Malden, Mass.—Who doesn’t want to support an organization that has the word hope in its name? Project Have Hope is a fair trade organization that empowers female artisans from the Acholi Quarter in Uganda. What started with rolled paper beads has turned into a broader line, featuring jewelry as well …